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Public Lottery Hunts

2018 Public Lottery Hunts for Wildlife Management Areas

Please Note:

SCDNR is using an online application system for public hunts that are conducted on a lottery basis.
Applications for hunts are entered under the heading "LOTTERY HUNTS" using the internet site. Be sure to have your
DNR Customer ID number ready when preparing to apply. Your Customer ID number can be found
on any hunting or fishing license issued by the department.

If you are an existing customer, do not create a new account. By doing so you will not receive credit
for previously accumulated preference points. If you have questions or need any assistance, contact
Patty Castine at 803-734-3609 or castinep@dnr.sc.gov.

The Public Lottery Hunts (PLH) program is one means by which the
Wildlife Section of the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources (SCDNR) works to provide hunting opportunity to the general public.
This program provides hunting opportunities to the public on lands
managed intensively for wildlife. The program has experienced growth
since its inception with the addition of hunt sites, hunt dates,
applicant numbers, and species hunted.

The PLH program is a multi faceted
effort. The success of the PLH program lies in the ability of SCDNR staff
to treat each applicant fairly and equitably without bias. The PLH
program serves as a hunter recruitment and retention tool because the
program provides a quality hunting experience for novice and seasoned
hunters, both youth and adult, female and male on managed lands.